A power converter assembly is provided. The power converter assembly includes first, second, and third power modules. The second power module is coupled to the first power module such that the second power module is separated from the first power module by a first distance. The third power module is coupled to the first and second power modules such that the third power module is separated from the second power module by a second distance and is separated from the first power module by a third distance. The first, second, and third distances are substantially the same.
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1. A power converter assembly comprising: a first power module; a second power module coupled to the first power module such that the second power module is separated from the first power module by a first distance; a third power module coupled to the first and second power modules such that the third power module is separated from the second power module by a second distance and is separated from the first power module by a third distance, the first, second, and third distances being substantially the same; and fourth, fifth, and sixth power modules coupled to the first, second, and third power modules, wherein the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth power modules form six pairs of adjacent inverter modules, and wherein the six pairs of adjacent inverter modules have rotational symmetry and are equidistant from a center point.
A power converter is made of a first, second, and third power module where the second module is separated from the first by a certain distance. The third module is also a similar distance from both the first and second. The converter also contains fourth, fifth, and sixth power modules connected to the first three. These six modules create six pairs of adjacent modules that are arranged with rotational symmetry and are all the same distance from the center.
2. The power converter assembly of claim 1 , wherein each of the first, second, and third power modules comprises at least one electronic device.
The power converter assembly includes a first, second, and third power module coupled in a triangular arrangement, equidistant from each other. The assembly also includes fourth, fifth, and sixth power modules coupled to the first three in a symmetrical arrangement. Each of the first, second, and third power modules includes at least one electronic device.
3. The power converter assembly of claim 2 , wherein each of the power modules comprises a substrate having the respective at least one electronic device coupled thereto.
The power converter assembly includes a first, second, and third power module coupled in a triangular arrangement, equidistant from each other. The assembly also includes fourth, fifth, and sixth power modules coupled to the first three in a symmetrical arrangement. Each of the first, second, and third power modules include at least one electronic device. Each of these power modules has a substrate with the electronic device attached to it.
4. The power converter assembly of claim 3 , wherein the at least one electronic device of the each of the power modules comprises a transistor and a diode.
The power converter assembly includes a first, second, and third power module coupled in a triangular arrangement, equidistant from each other. The assembly also includes fourth, fifth, and sixth power modules coupled to the first three in a symmetrical arrangement. Each of the first, second, and third power modules include at least one electronic device. Each of these power modules has a substrate with the electronic device attached to it. The electronic device includes a transistor and a diode.
5. The power converter assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a base, the first, second, and third power modules being coupled to the base.
A power converter is made of a first, second, and third power module where the second module is separated from the first by a certain distance. The third module is also a similar distance from both the first and second. The converter also contains fourth, fifth, and sixth power modules connected to the first three. These six modules create six pairs of adjacent modules that are arranged with rotational symmetry and are all the same distance from the center. The first, second, and third modules are mounted on a base.
6. The power converter assembly of claim 5 , further comprising a plurality of conductive members coupled to the base and electrically interconnecting the first, second, and third power modules.
A power converter is made of a first, second, and third power module where the second module is separated from the first by a certain distance. The third module is also a similar distance from both the first and second. The converter also contains fourth, fifth, and sixth power modules connected to the first three. These six modules create six pairs of adjacent modules that are arranged with rotational symmetry and are all the same distance from the center. The first, second, and third modules are mounted on a base which also has conductive parts for electrically connecting these modules together.
7. An automotive inverter assembly comprising: a base; and a plurality of substantially identical inverter modules coupled to the base, the plurality of substantially identical inverter modules comprising a plurality of pairs of adjacent inverter modules, each of the pairs comprising first and second inverter modules, a selected point on the first inverter module being separated from a corresponding point on the second inverter module by a distance within each pair, the plurality of substantially identical inverter modules being arranged such that the distance is substantially the same for each pair of adjacent inverter modules, wherein the plurality of pairs of adjacent inverter modules includes at least six pairs of adjacent inverter modules, and wherein the at least six pairs of adjacent inverter modules have rotational symmetry and are equidistant from a center point.
This invention relates to an automotive inverter assembly designed to improve thermal management and spatial efficiency in electric or hybrid vehicles. The assembly includes a base and multiple substantially identical inverter modules mounted on it. These modules are arranged in pairs, where each pair consists of two adjacent modules. A key feature is that the distance between corresponding points on adjacent modules within each pair is uniform across all pairs, ensuring consistent spacing. The assembly includes at least six such pairs, arranged with rotational symmetry around a central point, meaning the pairs are equidistant from the center and evenly distributed around it. This symmetrical arrangement helps optimize heat dissipation and reduces mechanical stress by balancing thermal and structural loads. The identical modules simplify manufacturing and maintenance, while the precise spacing ensures uniform cooling and electrical performance. The design is particularly useful in high-power automotive applications where compact, reliable, and thermally efficient inverter systems are required.
8. The automotive inverter assembly of claim 7 , wherein each of the plurality of inverter modules comprises a substrate and at least one electronic device coupled to the substrate.
An inverter for a car contains a base and several identical inverter modules attached to that base. The modules are paired up with each pair consisting of a first and second inverter. The distance between these pairs is consistent. There are at least six of these pairs, and they have rotational symmetry while all being the same distance from the center. Each inverter module also has a substrate with at least one electronic device connected to it.
9. The automotive inverter assembly of claim 8 , wherein the at least one electronic device comprises a transistor and a diode.
An inverter for a car contains a base and several identical inverter modules attached to that base. The modules are paired up with each pair consisting of a first and second inverter. The distance between these pairs is consistent. There are at least six of these pairs, and they have rotational symmetry while all being the same distance from the center. Each inverter module also has a substrate. That substrate has at least one electronic device connected to it, and that device is composed of a transistor and a diode.
10. The automotive inverter assembly of claim 9 , further comprising a plurality of conductive members electrically interconnecting the plurality of inverter modules.
An inverter for a car contains a base and several identical inverter modules attached to that base. The modules are paired up with each pair consisting of a first and second inverter. The distance between these pairs is consistent. There are at least six of these pairs, and they have rotational symmetry while all being the same distance from the center. The assembly includes conductive components for electrically connecting the inverter modules.
11. The automotive inverter assembly of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of inverter modules comprises six inverter modules.
An inverter for a car contains a base and several identical inverter modules attached to that base. The modules are paired up with each pair consisting of a first and second inverter. The distance between these pairs is consistent. There are at least six of these pairs, and they have rotational symmetry while all being the same distance from the center. The assembly includes conductive components for electrically connecting the inverter modules. There are six total inverter modules.
12. The automotive inverter assembly of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of inverter modules comprises more than three inverter modules.
An inverter for a car contains a base and several identical inverter modules attached to that base. The modules are paired up with each pair consisting of a first and second inverter. The distance between these pairs is consistent. There are at least six of these pairs, and they have rotational symmetry while all being the same distance from the center. The assembly includes conductive components for electrically connecting the inverter modules, and there are more than three inverter modules.
13. An automotive drive system comprising: an electric motor; a direct current (DC) power supply coupled to the electric motor; a power inverter coupled to the electric motor and the DC power supply to receive DC power from the DC power supply and provide alternating current (AC) power to the electric motor, the power inverter comprising: a base; a plurality of substantially identical inverter modules coupled to the base, the plurality of substantially identical inverter modules comprising a plurality of pairs of adjacent inverter modules, each of the pairs comprising first and second inverter modules, a selected point on the first inverter module being separated from a corresponding point on the second inverter module by a distance within each pair, the plurality of substantially identical inverter modules being arranged such that the distance is substantially the same for each pair of adjacent inverter modules, wherein the plurality of pairs of adjacent inverter modules includes at least six pairs of adjacent inverter modules, and wherein the at least six pairs of adjacent inverter modules have rotational symmetry and are equidistant from a center point; and a processor in operable communication with and configured to control the electric motor, the DC power supply, and the power inverter.
A car drive system has an electric motor and a DC power supply. There's also a power inverter that changes DC power to AC for the motor. The inverter has a base and multiple identical inverter modules. These modules are paired up, and the distance between each pair is equal. At least six pairs are arranged symmetrically around a center point. A processor controls the motor, power supply, and inverter.
14. The automotive drive system of claim 13 , wherein each of the inverter modules comprises a substrate and a transistor coupled to the substrate.
A car drive system has an electric motor and a DC power supply. There's also a power inverter that changes DC power to AC for the motor. The inverter has a base and multiple identical inverter modules. These modules are paired up, and the distance between each pair is equal. At least six pairs are arranged symmetrically around a center point. A processor controls the motor, power supply, and inverter. Each inverter module has a substrate and a transistor attached to it.
15. The automotive drive system of claim 14 , wherein the power inverter further comprises a plurality of conductive members electrically interconnecting the inverter modules.
A car drive system has an electric motor and a DC power supply. There's also a power inverter that changes DC power to AC for the motor. The inverter has a base and multiple identical inverter modules. These modules are paired up, and the distance between each pair is equal. At least six pairs are arranged symmetrically around a center point. A processor controls the motor, power supply, and inverter. Each inverter module has a substrate and a transistor attached to it. Conductive parts connect the inverter modules electrically.
16. The automotive drive system of claim 15 , wherein the base has an opening therethrough at the center point of the base and the electric motor comprises a motor shaft that extends through the opening of the base.
A car drive system has an electric motor and a DC power supply. There's also a power inverter that changes DC power to AC for the motor. The inverter has a base and multiple identical inverter modules. These modules are paired up, and the distance between each pair is equal. At least six pairs are arranged symmetrically around a center point. A processor controls the motor, power supply, and inverter. Each inverter module has a substrate and a transistor attached to it. Conductive parts connect the inverter modules electrically. The base has a hole in the center where the motor's shaft goes through.
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